PrecisionConrad (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption Precision Neuroscience CEO Dr. Benjamin Rapoport and President Craig Mermel observe real-time brain activity as a team led by Dr. Peter Konrad, chair of the West Virginia University Department of Neurosurgery, temporarily places a thin brain-computer interface on the surface of the brain. WVU is joining a consortium of top universities and industries to develop technologies designed to improve the care and rehabilitation of people with neurological disorders. Credit WVU Photo Usage Restrictions NONE License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.